The next session of my online course for beginning translators, Getting Started as a Freelance Translator, starts on September 24, and there are currently three spots left. This is a four-week course for translators in any language combination; we focus on four targeted assignments (your resume and … [Read more...] about Getting Started as a Freelance Translator- starts September 24
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ProZ community choice awards
This year's ProZ community choice awards are open for voting, and I'm excited to have been nominated in a few categories. Last year Eve Bodeux and I won in the Best Podcast category for Speaking of Translation, and I won in the Best Blog Post category for Why do some freelance translators … [Read more...] about ProZ community choice awards
On hiatus
Thoughts on Translation is on hiatus until mid-August. In the meantime, you can explore the "Most Popular Posts" sidebar (in the grey box on the right) for some summer reading! … [Read more...] about On hiatus
Upcoming online courses for freelancers
The next sessions of my online courses start on August 20 (Beyond the Basics of Freelancing) and September 24 (Getting Started as a Freelance Translator). Getting Started is for students who want to launch and run a successful freelance business, and Beyond the Basics is for students who have … [Read more...] about Upcoming online courses for freelancers
If I could be anywhere today…
I'd be at the grand opening of Le Parc du Petit Prince (The Little Prince theme park) in Ungersheim, Alsace. An entire amusement park dedicated to The Little Prince! And I'd be wearing my Little Prince watch and t-shirt, and carrying my Little Prince keyring and tote bag. I also have some tiny … [Read more...] about If I could be anywhere today…